Health officials issue dengue fever advisory after case confirmed in Florida
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County issued a mosquito-borne illness advisory following a confirmed locally-acquired dengue fever case. Health officials recommend eliminating standing water and using mosquito repellent to prevent spread, while monitoring for other illnesses like West Nile virus and chikungunya continues.
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